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Roadside Cycling PodcastAlex Manly & Georgia BakerIn episode 114, I catch up with besties Alex Manly and Georgia Baker ahead of their Paris Olympics campaign on the track for Australia. We discuss the interesting things about the Olympic games such as the rooms, kits and strange items the athletes receive. Alex and Georgia explain the preparation for the games that the Teams Pursuit squad have been undertaking, is it harder than preparing for a Tour de France? As always, there is plenty of banter and random topics covered, too. Be sure to cheer on the Australian track team next week when the events begin.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastJess Allen - How to become a Director SportivIn episode 113, I catch up with former professional turned director sportiv (DS) Jess Allen. Jess and I discuss her transition from road captain to DS and everything she has learned so far as we head towards the biggest women’s race of the year, the Tour de France Avec Zwift.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastKim CadzowIn episode 112, I chat with the absolute A1 huma, Kim Cadzow. In just her second year on the WWT, Kim has already amassed amazing results, such as 6th in LBL, 10th on GC at the Vuelta, and 8th on GC at Suisse. Not only is Kim Cadzow a huge talent, but she is also an awesome chat!
Kim and I discussed EF’s new co-sponsor, Oatly, and what it’s like to be on the EF team. We laugh about the weird gifts the team receives and chat about New Zealand and what Kim enjoys most about her...2024-07-1642 min
Roadside Cycling PodcastAntonia NiedermaierIn episode 111, we chat to Antonia Niedermaier, the young climbing sensation from Canyon-Sram. Antonia burst on to the scene this time last year, winning a mountain stage at the Giro at just 20 years of age before winning the U/23 ITT World Title. We learn more about Antonia’s road to the World Tour, her hometown and hobbies, and how ski-mountaineering played a big part in her development.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastKim (Le Court) PienaarEpisode 110 brings us a unique discovery in the world of women’s cycling. Kim (Le Court) Pienaar. Kim, a rider racing for AG Insurance Soudal, is a true hidden gem from Mauritius. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Kim, from her triumph at the Cape Epic to her renaissance in professional road cycling with AG. Her instant success in the 2024 season saw her finish 10th in Paris-Roubaix and no further than 25th in any of the spring classics.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastArvid de Kleijn: The next big sprint talentIn episode 109, I catch up with Arvid de Kleijn, the Dutch sprinter from Tudor Pro Cycling. In the last two years, Arvid has forged himself as one of the top sprinters in the World Tour. We discuss his unconventional journey to the top flight. Arvid explains what makes the likes of Milan, Philipsen, and Merlier a cut above the rest and how important his leadout is to his success going forward.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastKell O'Brien: Catching up with Kell in 2024In episode 108, I catch up with Australia’s track and road star, Kell O‘Brien, from Jayco-AlUla. Kell and I discuss his 2024 classics season and chat about his focus for the Olympics this year in Paris. We also talked about the Giro and the current weather concerns the riders are facing. What is it like to have to ride or race in those icy conditions? Kell knows all about it. We finish with a bit of fun and Kell’s new sponsorship deal that will rock the sporting world.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastJensen Plowright: The Plow in 2024In episode 107, I catch up with the loveable sprinter Jensen Plowright from Alpecin–Deceuninck. We catch up after a long time between drinks, and the result is very entertaining. We discuss the Giro and whether Caleb Ewan will get back to the top step this month, and Jensen explains the stresses of hectic sprint stages. We chat a bit about tech and the end-of-year China races, and I throw Jensen a couple of “would you rather" that I know will have you all in stitches. Enjoy.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastJai Hindley: 2024 catch up!In episode 106, I catch up with Jai Hindley, the winner of the 2022 Giro d’Italia. He is also known as the Prince of Perth.
Jai and I catch up on what has been happening in his life this year, including his new contract extension with Bora-Hansgrohe. We discuss the major factors Jai considered during the negotiations and the importance of being able to race for his own results.
We discuss the rumours of Boxing Day Papas being under threat and hear the big man’s opinion on his favourite race of the year. We finish up w...2024-05-0747 min
Roadside Cycling PodcastDave McKenzie: 2024 Giro d'Italia PreviewIn episode 105, I catch up with Giro stage winner, SBS commentator and my good mate Dave McKenzie to discuss some hot topics ahead of this year’s Giro d’Italia.
Macca and I discuss the “dominance vs. entertainment” theme referring to Pogacar’s likely sweep of the Giro GC and speculate about Sam Welsford’s surprising exclusion from the Bora Hansgrohe team. We preview some of the exciting teams and riders to keep an eye on, and finally, I squeeze the classic story from Macca’s epic solo giro stage win from the glory days.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastVasilis Anastopoulos: Mark Cavendish's coachIn episode 104, I catch up with the man behind Mark Cavendish’s comeback to success, his coach, Vasilis Anastapolous, AKA “Vasi”.
In Cavendish’s own words, Vasilis was the catalyst for Mark Cavendish’s return to success when they were introduced to each other at the beginning of 2021. Vasi and I discuss his training philosophy and what it is like to work with the greatest sprinter of all time, including the challenges and successes they have achieved.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastEsteban Chaves: The Australian ColombianIn episode 103, I chat with the smiling Colombian Esteban Chaves. Esteban shot to fame in 2014 as a likeable and endearing character while riding for Greenedge Cycling. He has podiumed the Giro d’italia and the Vuelta Espana, winning numerous grand tour stages and a monument at Il Lombardia. In this episode, Esteban and I discuss the traditional desserts of Colombia and learn more about the food culture of his country. Esteban details what it is like at his current team, EF-Education First - Easy Post, and how it compares to the previous Australian outfit. Finally, we chat about Esteban’s fa...2024-04-2342 min
Roadside Cycling PodcastAnya Louw: The Pro LifeIn episode 102, we chat with Anya Louw from AG Insurance - Soudal. The 23-year-old Tasmanian quickly rose to the Women’s World Tour in 2022 and has established herself as a real captain within the team despite admittedly still learning the ropes herself. Anya and I chatted about her adaption to the European professional lifestyle, what aspects she is doing well, and what she still needs to work on. Anya gives her opinion on what can still be improved in the Women’s World Tour from a sporting perspective, and we even discuss the juicy rumours of current Tour de Fran...2024-04-1649 min
Roadside Cycling PodcastValtteri Bottas & Tiffany Cromwell: GRVL Season!In episode 101, I catch up with Valtteri Bottas & Tiffany Cromwell, the cycling and Formula One power couple. Valtteri, Tiff and I chat about their upcoming gravel race in Finland, Fnld GRVL, which is a part of the GRVL series, including RADL (AUS) and SBT GRVL (US). We chat about how they discovered gravel cycling and how it plays a role in improving their respective road cycling and motorsport careers. We also chatted about the Formula One grid walks and Tiff’s pursuit of running QOMs around the F1 tracks, and we finished with a quick-fire Q&A.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastNino Schurter: The Undisputed MTB GoatIn episode 100, I caught up with the greatest Men’s mountain biker of all time, Nino Schurter. Nino is a 10 (!!) time World Champion in the cross-country discipline and an Olympic gold medalist. At 37 years old, Nino is still a force in the sport, and the likes of Tom Pidcock and Mathieu van der Poel are trying to dethrone him in the MTB world.
In this milestone episode, I chat with Nino about how he stays motivated throughout his career to remain at the top for so long. We discuss his new competitors in Van der Poel and Pid...2024-04-0242 min
Roadside Cycling PodcastCadel Evans: The Modern Day PelotonIn episode 99, I catch up with Australia’s greatest-ever general classification rider, 2011 Tour de France winner and World Champion, Cadel Evans. Cadel begins by explaining the origins of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and explains the difficulties of putting on a bike race in 2024. We then turn our attention to which riders in the modern-day peloton excite Cadel and discuss the likes of Mathieu van der Poel, Pogacar, Pidcock and more. Cadel weighs in on Jai Hindley’s current contract talks and provides insight into what Jai may consider about his future from his own experiences. We then...2024-03-2659 min
Roadside Cycling PodcastFabian Cancellara: Owner of Tudor Pro CyclingIn episode 98, I catch up with Fabian Cancellara, the owner of Tudor Pro Cycling, the new Suisse team on a rapid rise towards the World Tour. Fabian explains how the team came to be and its organisational values. We discuss the challenges of creating a new team and managing sponsor expectations. Fabian and I close the episode by discussing the rivalry between MVDP and WVA and highlighting his own career.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastMatej Mohorič: Descending tips, Gravel Worlds & RoubaixIn episode 97, I catch up with one of the most fascinating cyclists in the modern peloton, Matej Mohorič. Matej is well-known for his impressive record of wins and his fearless riding style, but also for his eloquent and candid interviews that he consistently delivers. In our conversation, we discussed the classics, what it takes to win, and the challenges of gravel cycling, including his experience in winning the world gravel championship. We also delved into Matej's expertise in descending, which many consider to be the best in the world.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastLaurence Pithie: Winning Cadels, leadership at FDJ, park-runs & golfingIn episode 96, I catch up with the man of the summer, Laurence Pithie. Laurence and I discussed the recent NZ national championships, his huge victory at Cadel Evans GORR, and what was going through his mind during that hectic sprint finish. We dive into his favourite sponsor items (it will surprise you) and chat about living in Europe, running in the off-season, golf and his call-up to the Giro d’italia in May. Laurence is a top guy, and I know you will all enjoy this episode. Keep an eye out for him this season at Groupama-FDJ.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastGreg Henderson: World Tour Sprint & Leadout AnalysisIn episode 95, I chat with one of the authorities of sprinting at the top level, Greg Henderson. Greg has raced 17 grand tours and 5 Olympic games and worked closely with Andre Greipel, Mark Cavendish and other world-class sprinters. He is known for his race IQ and now operates as a director sportif in his post-racing career. Greg and I sat down to discuss the current state of play for sprinters in the world tour. Where has this booming sprint field come from? What’s changed in the modern lead-outs? And who is the fastest sprinter of the current crop of fa...2024-02-0650 min
Roadside Cycling PodcastRuby Roseman-Gannon: 2024 in the Green and Gold.In episode 94, I chat with Australian champion Ruby Roseman-Gannon. Ruby and I discussed how she plans to step up in the classics in 2024 as she enters her 4th season as a pro. Ruby explains why the gym is important for her training and details what she wants to work on for this season to take that next step in her career. Finally, we finish with some entertaining questions that will help you learn more about Ruby, off the bike!
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Roadside Cycling PodcastFinn Fisher-Black: Tour Down Under 2024In episode 93, I chat with Finn Fisher-Black from Team UAE. Finn and I catch up at the Tour Down Under and chat about his fantastic 2023 season after recovering from a horrific leg injury in his neo-pro season. We discuss the upcoming Olympics, time trialling and New Zealand’s finest chocolates.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastAlly Wollaston: Tour Down Under 2024In episode 92, I chat with New Zealand RR champion and stage 1 winner of the Tour Down Under, Ally Wollaston. Sitting down at the Hilton, Adelaide, we chat about her recent successful start to 2024 at the TDU, personally and for her AG Insurance-Soudal team. There is also some chat about Oakleys, chocolate, coffee and moon landings (allegedly). Finally, we dive into her focus on the track for NZ heading into the Paris Olympics in July.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastSam Welsford: Tour Down Under, Road Nats & Paris OlympicsIn episode 91, I chat with Australian sprinter and new Bora Hansgrohe recruit, Sam Welsford. Sam and I discuss the recent Australian Nationals and where it might be headed before getting stuck into some Tour Down Under thoughts. Sam explains why being a sprinter is much more than simply putting out 1700W, and we look ahead to the Paris Olympics and what’s in store for the Australian endurance team.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastSarah Gigante: Nationals, Tour Down Under & Fan QuestionsIn episode 90 and our first here at Tour Down Under, I sit down with TPR favourite, Sarah Gigante of AG Insurance - Soudal. Sarah and I chat about her recent Australian Road Nationals return and her explosive display in the road race. We chat about her new team, new equipment, losing her nickname and of course, moon landings.
Tour Down Under Event Schedule:
Monday 15th: TPR x Zwift coffee ride - 6am @ The Hilton.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastGrace Brown: 2024 RoadNats PreviewIn episode 89, I chat with reigning Australian ITT champion Grace Brown of FDJ Suez Futuroscope. Grace and I unpacked what’s to come in the women’s road race and also the ITT. Grace explains the tightrope of fitness she must balance at this time of the year and details the external pressures of being the favourite to win during the Australian summer of racing.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastJimmy Whelan: 2024 RoadNats PreviewIn episode 88 and the first for 2024, I sat down with Q36.5 rider and Australian professional Jimmy Whelan. We discuss the upcoming Australian National Championships, how the road race can be won and lost, and who Jimmy will be looking at in the final laps of Buninyong. We begin by touching on Jimmy’s inspiring journey back to the top flight of cycling.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastLuke Plapp: Coming home to Jayco-AlulaIn episode 87 and the final for 2023, I sit down once again with the people's champ of TPR, Luke Plapp. The great man talks us through his freshly announced transfer to Jayco-Alula. What is he looking forward to at his new team, why did he make the switch and, Luke looks back on his time with Ineos and explains what he learned. Naturally, we keep on going and chat plenty of shit, including a Ride High Country ad–reel, how skin suits are made, it is easier to win Nationals on Jayco, and so much more.
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The Gravel Cycling Australia PodcastThe Dirty Warrny Mega Preview Show with Jethro NagleThis week gravel racing expert Jethro Nagle of the Press Room Podcast (and his cat) join us for a Mega Preview show of the upcoming Dirty Warrny - perhaps Australia's biggest gravel race. The Press Room Podcast - https://tprcyclingnews.com/The Dirty Warrny - https://dirtywarrny.com.au/Support the showPlease follow or subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any of our upcoming episodes, and if possible, please leave us a rating or review to help other gravel cyclists find us!Follo...2023-11-0348 min
Roadside Cycling PodcastGeorgie Howe: End of season reviewIn episode 86, I catch up with Australian time-trial machine and all-round legend, Georgie Howe, from Team Jayco-Alula. Georgie and I look back on her first season in the Women’s World Tour. We talk about what she learned racing in the classics, the level of the WWT, her Tour de France experience and, other highlights throughout the year. Of course, there is also plenty of shit talk scattered throughout this episode, so I know you will all enjoy this one.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastPatrick Broe: Youtube, ASO, Jumbo-Visma & moreIn episode 85, I catch up with the best in the cycling media game, Patrick Broe. Patrick is the man who founded Lanterne Rouge, the YouTube channel and the cycling podcast we all know and love. Patrick and I discussed the early days of his cycling media output and the challenges of securing his unique ASO rights agreement. We speak about his role with Jumbo-Visma and how the role has expanded since the beginning into scouting and race scheduling for the team. We also do what we do best and chat plenty of rubbish around Australian cycling. I hope you...2023-10-2355 min
Roadside Cycling PodcastZoe Backstedt: New team, CX season, Ice cream and TT playlists.In episode 84, I sit down with the next big thing in women’s professional cycling, Zoe Backstedt. At 19 years old, Zoe is just getting started. She recently signed a 3-year-deal with Canyon-Sram and is about to start her Cyclocross season after completing her first year in the World Tour. In this episode, Zoe and I have a lot of fun chatting about many topics, including her new team at Canyon-Sram, the upcoming cyclocross season, ice cream flavours, Backstedt family stories, time trial Spotify playlists, and more.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastJosh Tarling: The new time-trial machineIn episode 83, I sit down with the new European Time Trial champion and neo-pro, Josh Tarling, from Ineos Grenadiers. Josh and I discuss his epic Roubaix OTL story, Time Trialling (of course), style on the bike, track cycling, and his love for space. He’s quietly spoken but has a mischievous energy about him. I hope you enjoy Legends.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastJess Allen: The peoples champ retiresIn episode 82, I catch up with the peoples champ of the Women’s peloton, Jess Allen from Jayco-Alula. Last week, Jess announced that 2023 will be her final year as a professional cyclist, calling time on her 10-year career. Jess explains more about her decision to retire, and we look back on the memories that stuck with Jess the most throughout her career.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastNiamh Fisher-Black: 20 Questions with Niamh!In episode 81, I catch up with the New Zealand star from SD-Worx, Niamh Fisher-Black. Niamh and I play 20 questions (there may be a few extras) and cover topics of racing, sponsors, riders, food, Netflix and even flat earth theories. It’s all inside this fun episode for you to enjoy and get to know the talented Niamh Fisher-Black.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastJames Moran: Fuelling for Grand ToursIn episode 80, I sit down with the Head of Nutrition at UNO-X Pro Cycling, James Moran. The evolution in performance nutrition for endurance athletes has arguably become one of the most significant advancements in cycling over the past ten years. James gives us his take and explains in detail how the pro teams are fuelling for the demands of the ultimate test, a Grand Tour. This episode is all about eating! So grab a gel, sit back and enjoy.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastMatt Dinham: A special day in GlasgowIn episode 79, I catch up with Matt Dinham from Team DSM-Firmenich following his epic ride to 7th place at the World Championships in Glasgow. Matt delivers a play-by-play account of his incredible ride at the biggest one-day race of the year.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastLuke Durbridge: The Tour de France & 2023 World ChampionshipsIn episode 78, I catch up with Luke Durbridge from Jayco-Alula. Luke and I look back on the recent men’s Tour de France and learn how the “engine room” of Jayco Alula works and why it works so well. Durbo shares some great stories from the race, including his not-so-great hunger flat on stage 17. Of course, we discuss the upcoming World Championships in Glasgow and what makes the Aussie team culture so strong. Finally, Durbo answers your fan questions!
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Roadside Cycling PodcastBeth Duryea: Inside Team Canyon-SramIn episode 77, I catch up with Canyon-Sram's Director, Beth Duryea ahead of the Tour de France Femmes. We discuss the team's aims and ambitions for the Tour de France Femmes and give you a few riders to look out for during this year's race. We also chat about the history of Canyon-Sram, the rising exposure of women's professional cycling and Beth's pathway from AIS Physiotherapist to Director-Sportiv at one of the world's best women's cycling teams.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastAndré Greipel: A sprinting legendIn episode 76, I sit down with one of the greatest sprinters of all time, André Greipel, AKA the Gorilla. We discuss modern-day sprinters and how sprints have evolved over the years. André talks about his time with the infamous HTC-Colombia team and his home at Lotto-Soudal and compares the different attitudes between the teams. We also discuss the relationship between a sprinter and his leadout and why that bond is so important. With over 150 professional wins and 11 stages of the Tour de France, there is no doubt André is one of the greats. I hope you enjoy this one leg...2023-07-1840 min
Roadside Cycling PodcastTour de France: Rest Day PodcastIn Episode 75, we catch up on all the major talking points from the first 9 stages of the Tour de France. Will Cavendish race the Tour de France again? Can Jai Hindley hold onto his podium spot? What about the battle between Jumbo and UAE, Pog and Jonas, who looks more dangerous? It’s all inside this episode, where TPR answers your questions and provides some discussion on the action so far.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastBrodie Chapman: Real TalkIn Episode 74, we welcome the Australian Champion, Brodie Chapman, from Lidl-Trek. Brodie provides some words of wisdom regarding how to deal with injury and illness as an athlete. We also learn how to get over those descending and cornering “jitters” we’ve all experienced after a crash. We discuss being Vegan as a pro cyclist, Lidl vs Aldi shopping centre wars, and is pistachio butter better than peanut butter. There is so much inside this episode legends, including the TPR fan questions (which were hilarious!), so sit back and enjoy.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastLuke Plapp: Mid-Season Catch UpIn Episode 73, we welcome back the OG TPR guest, Australian National Road Champ and current Mayor of Bright, Luke Plapp. Plappy and I discuss the Aussie representation at the Tour de France and hear about his Paris 2024 Olympic preparation. We discuss the Unchained Netflix doco and how he recovered from a problematic concussion earlier in the year. There is also chat about sailing, KOMs, meat pies and of course, we get stuck into the TPR fan questions!
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Roadside Cycling PodcastTPR Mailbag: Fan QuestionsIn Episode 72, TPR answers all of the audience questions from our socials this week. We learn the story of how the TPR podcast started, chat about the U19/23 Australian’s racing in Europe, the most downloaded episodes of the pod, learn how to bunnyhop CX barriers, hear the story of when I met Chris Froome, and so much more. Be sure to send in some feedback if you enjoyed this episode!
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Roadside Cycling PodcastBlake Quick: The next hybrid sprinter?In episode 71, TPR catches up with Blake Quick of Jayco-Alula. Blake is a talented hybrid sprinter who is halfway through his first season on the World Tour. We chat about how to develop as a young sprinter at the top level and what it takes physically to be at the finale of a big race. We also chat trade rumours in the bunch, off-seasons and the new up-and-coming crop of Australian riders.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastNico Roche & Adam Blazevic: Unbound GravelIn episode 70, TPR catches up with former World Tour Professional, now Gravel Privateer Nico Roche, and emerging Gravel star Adam Blazevic to chat about their recent participation at Unbound Gravel. Yes, we do talk about the infamous mud section.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastKell O’Brien: Catching up with KellIn episode 69, TPR is joined by pod favourite Kell O'Brien to catch up on his classics season and what he has been up to in Andorra. We also chat about the upcoming Tour of Suisse, the famous all-blue Jayco-AlUla kit and finish with an epic Q&A that will have you in stitches.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastJack Thompson: Chasing the Tour, 52 Everests & Unbound GravelIn episode 68, TPR is joined by Jack Thompson to chat about some of the amazing endurance records he has completed in the past 3 years. Climbing a million meters of elevation in a year (it required 52 Everest), racing the entire 2021 TDF peloton to beat them to Paris and his cannonball attempt in Japan - we cover them all and chat about the highs and lows of each achievement as well as the highlights. Jack was a legendary guest, and I know you will enjoy this one!
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Roadside Cycling PodcastTiffany Cromwell: SEVEN GRAVEL RACE PREVIEWIn episode 67, TPR is joined by Tiffany Cromwell to chat about her upcoming participation in the first Australian UCI Gravel World Series Qualifier - SEVEN GRAVEL RACE. The episode begins with a quick preview of the race, and then we hear from Tiffany to chat all things gravel, including why she chooses the Canyon Grail over the Canyon Grizl.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastCharlotte Kool: From leadout to leader.In episode 66 of TPR, I chat with one of the fastest women in the peloton, Charlotte Kool from Team DSM. Charlotte is now the sprint leader of her team after being a teammate for Lorena Wiebes for two seasons. We chat about her transition from leadout to leader and what it is like facing off against the sprint queen in Wiebes and discuss the essential skills you need to be a top sprinter in the pro peloton.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastElise Chabbey: Tour of FlandersIn episode 65, I catch up with Canyon-Sram's superstar Elise Chabbey ahead of this Sunday's Tour of Flanders weekend. Elise and I chat about this Sunday's big race and then cover other topics like the hype of the Tour de France, how the Women's pro peloton has improved, her chickens back in Switzerland and her background as a medical doctor.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastQuinn Simmons: The USA’s dynamic all-rounderIn episode 64 of TPR, I chat with former Junior World Champion and Trek-Segafredo powerhouse Quinn Simmonds. We discuss Quinn's recent races from Tirreno-Adriatico to Strade Bianche and talk about the handling ability off-road of some of his competitors. We learn about ski mountaineering and about having McDonald's after the Tour de France.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastPaul Collins: Director of Engineering and Performance Excellence for Australian CyclingIn episode 63, I chat with Paul Collins, the engineering and performance excellence director for Australian cycling. Paul and I talk in detail about aerodynamics in road and track cycling, including within the Australian Teams Pursuit set-up. We also chat about how and why training methods have changed over the years in cycling and dive into all the science behind riding extremely fast on a bicycle.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastMads Pedersen: Trek-Segafredo’s Classics StarIn episode 62 of TPR, I chat with one of the best riders in the modern peloton, Mads Pedersen of Trek-Segafredo. Mads and I discuss pre-season rituals, preparing for classics, his determination to win Paris-Roubaix and his signature celebration.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastTobias Foss: Get to know the World Time Trial ChampionIn episode 61, we continue with the Jumbo-Visma theme and sit down with the World Time Trial Champion - Tobias Foss. Tobias and I chat about his Worlds ride, where he put away Remco, Ganna, Küng, et al. to become the World ITT Champion. We also discussed life in Norway and his GC aspirations for the future.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastTom Gloag: The next UK climbing sensation.Episode 60 of TPR features the next young climbing sensation of the World Tour, Tom Gloag, of Jumbo-Visma. Tom and I have a great chat about all things cycling, turning pro with Jumbo, heat training for the UAE Tour, adapting to the 'pro life' and learning the ropes whilst also competing at the top level in his neo-pro year.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastUNO-X: How to get a Tour de France Wildcard invitationIn this episode, I catch up with Uno-X General Manager Jens Haugland for another season preview. Jens details how the men's team secured the all-important Tour de France wildcard and the process he had to go through. We chat about the team's goals for 2023 and of course, find out who is on the transfer radar for both Men's and Women's Uno-X teams for next season.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastMelbourne to Warrnambool: Matilda Raynolds, Trekky & John CravenThis week's episode focuses on Australia's oldest bike race, the Melbourne to Warrnambool. I chat with one of the favourites, Matilda Raynolds who explains her motivation to continue her pursuit of a European contract, 2020 Men's Warrny Champion Trekky Johnston on the challenges of winning the race and Warrny legend with 30 years of involvement in the race and former race director, John Craven.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastCadels RR Preview: Elliot SchultzIn this two-part episode, I chat with Elliot Schultz (Team Bridgelane) who is an aspiring U23 riding for the Australian Team at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race this year. In the first part of the episode Elliot and I preview the Cadel Evans RR. We discuss how the Australian composite team addresses their tactics between the young riders and Caleb Ewan, how he prepares for the race, their nutrition strategy and what they will consume during the race and Elliot's personal ambitions for the race. The second half is dedicated to a traumatic crash Elliot suffered whilst...2023-01-261h 00
Roadside Cycling PodcastTDU: Corbin StrongIn today's episode I chat with the 2022 Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (Scratch Race) and 2020 Points Race Word Champion, Corbin Strong. We discuss his shape leading into the Men's TDU, what he expects from the race and also discuss how he uses the track to improve his road performance. Corbin rides for Israel Premier Tech and will be one to watch at the TDU and throughout 2023 on the road and the track.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastTDU Day 3: Manly, Spratt, Carnes, Ricardo, WollastonIn this episode of TPR I catch up with Ally Wollaston (NZ), Isabelle Carnes (ARA) & Gina Ricardo (Bridgelane) before stage 2 to chat about their post-race recovery methods, their thoughts on stage 2 and what's hot at the Hilton buffet. After stage 2 we hear from the stage winner and GC leader Alex Manly and also QOM leader Amanda Spratt.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastTDU Day 2: Brodie ChapmanIn this episode, I sat down with Australian Road Race Champion Brodie Chapman. We speak about her epic road race win in Ballarat and discuss what has led to her meteoric rise in the Women's peloton and chat about getting all the 'life stuff' sorted to enable her to perform at her best.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastTDU Day 1: Georgie HoweStage 1 of the TDU is here and we kick off with a short interview with Jayco-Alulu weapon and the people's champ, Georgie Howe. Georgie and I chatted in the Hilton and discussed what her role will be at the TDU for Jayco-Alula. We also chat about what she took from her rowing background into cycling and her deep love for vegemite and crumpets.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastTDU 2023: Team BridgelaneIn this episode, I talk with Pat Shaw, founder/manager of the new and exciting women's continental team from Australia, Team Bridgelane ahead of stage 1 of the Women's Tour Down Under. TB is the youngest team on the start line and possesses some great young talent on their roster. We learn more about the riders, who to watch for the sprints and what goals/jerseys the team is pursuing during their first World Tour Stage race!
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Roadside Cycling PodcastChris Harper: New year, New TeamIn this episode, I chat with Chris Harper who is now riding for Jayco-Alula after riding for Jumbo-Visma. Chris and I chat about his move to Jayco and what he learned from his time at Jumbo. We also discuss his training methods and cover the Aussie summer of Cycling and his goals for the year.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastGeorgia Baker & Luke Plapp: The new World Tour power couple.In the first episode for 2023 I catch up with Georgia Baker (Jayco-AlUlya) and Luke Plapp (Ineos Grenadiers) and chat about the highlights and learnings from their successful and exciting 2022 season. We hear about what they got up to in the off-season, including their climb of Mt Kilimanjaro! We also look ahead to the Aussie Summer of Cycling. Can Plappy and G take home a National title in Ballarat?
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Roadside Cycling PodcastMatt Richardson: UCI Track Champions LeagueIn this bonus episode of TPR I catch up with newly crowned UTCL sprint champion Matt Richardson whilst he was back in Perth. We learn how Matty took apart the current World Sprint Champion Harrie Lavreysen over the 5 weeks of racing and dive further into how the UCI Track Champions League works and what it means for the sport of track cycling.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastDoug Ryder: Q36.5 Pro CyclingIn this bonus episode of TPR I chat with Doug Ryder, the Team Principal of the newest Men’s UCI Pro Team - Q36.5 Pro Cycling. Doug spent over 10 years as a general manager of the formerly known Team Qhubeka (one of many team iterations) and after a short hiatus, he is back with a new and exciting team. The team has been signing a number of riders in the last 8 months and brings on Vincenzo Nibali as a key staff member to guide the team into the World Tour. Doug shares his vision for the team in this ex...2022-11-2236 min
Roadside Cycling PodcastWollongong 2022: Day 7Day 7 of the World Championships in Wollongong saw TPR catch up with the biggest names in the sport for a few quick interviews ahead of the Men's Elite Road Race.
They follow in this order:
Peter Sagan (Slovakia)
Keegan Swenson (USA)
Biniam Girmay (Eritrea)
Sergio Hiquita (Colombia)
Tadej Pogacar (Slovenia)
Luke Plapp (AUS)
Ethan Hayter (GB)
Julian Alaphilppe (France)
Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands)
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Roadside Cycling PodcastWollongong 2022: Day 6Day 6 of the World Championships in Wollongong saw TPR catch up with a handful of the worlds best cyclists before and after the Women's Elite Road Race.
They follow in this order:
Emma Noorsgaard (DEN)
Mavi Garcia (ESP)
Katarzyna Niewiadoma (POL)
Cecilie Ludwig (DEN)
Brodie Chapman (AUS)
Georgia Baker & Alexandra Manly (AUS)
Elynor Backstedt (GB)
Sarah Roy (AUS)
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Roadside Cycling PodcastWollongong 2022: Day 5Day 5 of the World Championships in Wollongong saw TPR catch up with Australia's next sprint weapon, Jensen "The Plow" Plowright. Jensen and I discuss the U23 RR and chat about his successful season with the FDJ Dev team that led to his World Tour contract with Alpecin-Deceuninck.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastWollongong 2022: Day 4Day 4 of the World Championships in Wollongong saw TPR catch up with a variety of teams following their mixed TTT races including Denmark, Netherlands & Australia.
They follow in this order:
Denmark
- Magnus Cort, Mikkel Bjerg, Mikkel Honore
Netherlands
- Ellen Van Dijk
Australia
- Michael Matthews, Luke Plapp, Luke Durbridge, Sarah Roy, Alex Manly, Georgia Baker (Happy Birthday)
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Roadside Cycling PodcastWollongong 2022: Day 3Day 3 of the World Championships in Wollongong saw TPR catch up with all the Aussie junior women, Arabella Tuck (NZ) and the new World Champion Zoe Backstedt (GB) following their ITT.
They follow in this order:
Lucinda Stewart - Aus
Arabella Tuck - NZ
Bronte Stewart - Aus
Isabella Carnes - Aus
Zoe Backstedt - Great Britain
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Roadside Cycling PodcastWollongong 2022: Day 2Day 2 of the World Championships in Wollongong features an interview with Oscar Chamberlain, the current U19 Oceania Road Race Champion and a seriously exciting prospect for Australia's classics stocks. Oscar won multiple races in Europe this season including the highly rated E3 Saxo-Bank Classic which led to his contract with the U19 AG2R team for 2023. We learn all about Oscars breakout season and chat about this Fridays World Championship Junior Road Race where Oscar is a top contender for a medal.
If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts o...2022-09-1925 minRoadside Cycling PodcastWollongong 2022 - Day 1Day 1 of the World Championships in Wollongong saw TPR catch up with various men's and women's elite riders right after their ITT.
They follow in this order:
Ton Keller - Netherlands Mechanic
Alison Jackson - Canada
Maude Le Roux - South Africa
Urska Zigart - Slovenia
Lotte Kopecky - Belgium
Neilson Powless - USA
Luke Plapp - Australia
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Roadside Cycling PodcastAdam BlazevicIn episode 10 of TPR I chat with Adam Blazevic the day before he won the second Australian Gravel World Series Qualifier at Gravelista. Adam is chasing the World Gravel Championships title and has been travelling around the world competing against the World’s best across Europe. He has emerged as one of the top contenders for the Gravel World Championships in October.
We talk about Adam’s gravel season so far, how he prepares and trains, how some of the European races unfolded and his interests and skills outside of cycling such as his engineering focus and audi...2022-09-0651 min
Roadside Cycling PodcastNimblIn episode 9 of TPR I chat with Francesco who is one of three owners of the new premium cycling shoe on the World Tour - Nimbl. Fran worked for Cervelo for 17 years and is now applying his knowledge and experience towards cycling shoes.
Nimbl are quickly making a mark on the World Tour with many of the world’s best riders racing in their shoes today. Fran explains the history of Nimbl and how they apply their knowledge and expertise to making one of the worlds finest shoes.
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Roadside Cycling PodcastGeorgia BakerIn episode 8 of TPR I chat with Team Bike Exchange-Jayco superstar, Georgia Baker. Georgia recaps her successful Commonwealth Games campaign where she won three gold medals across road and track events. We also hear more about her first season in the Women’s World Tour and get stuck into the questions from the fans including the controversial Plapp v Baker sprint world championships.
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